Ronald Gordon Lawrance's Obituary
Obituary of Ronald Gordon Lawrance
Ronald Gordon Lawrance, 68, of Georgetown passed away at his home on February 18, 2017 surrounded by his family and in the care of Delaware Hospice. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 6, 1948 to the late Wayne G. and Mildred Dulany Lawrance. He was married to Connie Hurley on September 29, 1994. He worked as a Truck Driver for various companies over the years. He led an astonishing career as a First Responder in community service. He first served at District 7 and District 8 in Delaware County, PA. After moving to Delaware in 1986, he became active in Indian River Vol. Fire Company, and for a time in the Mid-Sussex Rescue Squad, Station 91. He held the offices of President, Vice-President, Fire Recorder, and Fire Police Lieutenant. He was awarded Life Membership in 1993.
He is survived by his wife, Connie H. Lawrance and his children: Adrienne Nickerson, of Georgetown, DE; Dana Woods, and husband Don, of Wichita, KS; John Greene and wife Gina, of Gaithersburg, MD; and Kristy-An Ferracci and husband Michael, of Millsboro, DE. He is also survived by four grand-children: Ashley Nickerson; Austin Woods; Ashley Woods; and Randy Crum, Jr. He leaves behind many, many friends in the Fire Service, and many people he helped over the years throughout Sussex County.
A funeral service, and Celebration of His Life will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE with Indian River Vol. Fire Company's Fire Chaplain Allen Miller officiating. Friends may call from 11:00 till 1:00 for viewing and visitation.
Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriot Way, Milford, DE 19963 or to the Indian River Vol. Fire Company, 32628 Oak Orchard Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966.
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